| Issue ID | 627867 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10189035 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | AVALON |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 21/04/07 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 toyota avalon. The contact stated that the rear middle seat burned. The cause could have possibly stemmed from a piece of metal attached to a purse resting on the seat. The contact stated that smoke began to rise from between her child's legs where the purse was located. She looked at the back seat, and discovered three burned holes on the rear middle seat. The local dealer took pictures of the failure and sent them to their corporate office. The origin of the fire was unknown. The current mileage is 45,000, and failure mileage was 44,445.*ak the consumer stated the vehicle was to be inspected on may 15, 2007. Updated 05/23/07. *jb updated 06/08/07 updated 02/01/08 *lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44445 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NEWPORT NEWS, VA |
| VIN pattern | 4T1BK36B16UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 03/06/06 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | RK TOYOTA |
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